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BURSARY OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Department of Correctional Services invites unemployed youth (18-35) and Correctional

officials (irrespective of age) who are eligible to study at the registered higher learning
institutions in the following fields of study.

FIELD OF STUDY QUALIFICATION

Penology/ Correctional Services Degree / National Diploma
(RPL students included)
Graphic Design Degree/ National Diploma
Nursing Degree
Primary Health Care National Certificate
Psychology Degree/ Honours/ Masters
Artisan Diploma/National Diploma
Criminology Degree / Honours Degree / National
Diploma
Agriculture Degree/ National Diploma
Food Services National Diploma
Security Management National Diploma/Degree
Finance & Logistics National Diploma / Degree
Supply Chain Management National Diploma/ Degree
Information Technology National Diploma/Degree/Honours
Computer Science Degree
Sports management National Diploma/Degree/Honours
MBCHB( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Degree
Surgery)
Library Management National Diploma/Degree
Disaster Management National Diploma/Degree
Risk Management National Diploma/Degree
Occupational Health and Safety National Diploma/Degree

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BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates applying for the bursary must adhere to the following:

• Be a South African citizen

• Hold a valid South African ID document
• Have Grade 12/NCV certificate at NQF level 4
• Provide proof of acceptance from a registered learning institution
• Be in need of financial assistance

DOCUMENTATION TO BE CERTIFIED AND ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION:

• Candidates valid ID document

• Candidate’s academic record
• Grade 12 /NCV certificates at NQF level 4
• Acceptance letter from a learning institution
• Course curriculum
• Course fee

Applicants can apply online using the link http://www.dcs.gov.za/?page_id=52

And Applicants must be prepared to enter into an agreement with the Department of
Correctional Services.

NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

• No hand delivered or posted application forms will be accepted.

• Correspondence will only be limited to successful candidates.

• Students already receiving bursary from other public/private institutions will not
be considered for a bursary.

• Closing date for this advert: 5 September 2020.

For any enquiries contact: MS Bongekile Jwara

DD: Policy & External Training
Department of Correctional Services
Tel: 012-307 2019
Website: www.dcs.gov.za
Email: bongekile.jwara@dcs.gov.za

Ms Violet Boroko
Senior Administration Officer
Department of Correctional Services
Tel: 012-307 2019
Website: www.dcs.gov.za
Email: violet.boroko@dcs.gov.za

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